Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

Worship info on Timothy’s website
(www.timothylutheran.com/worship/ )
Live Stream worship on YouTube – Sundays 10am
and
Recorded Worship Services at RD Mize
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend:
Prayers of the Passion: No Fear

Fear seems like such an odd thing to talk about at Easter. This is supposed to be a happy occasion, filled with light and joy. But the earliest followers of Jesus felt just that: fear. Uncertainty. Doubt. While technically not a prayer, the angel the women encountered at the empty tomb called them out of their fear and uncertainty to a life of peace and faith.

REFLECT

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

I found some old photographs from a lifetime ago. In each photo, I saw my younger self. I reflected on the times I was simply filling the gap, using entertainment, relationships, and busyness looking for anything or anyone to fill the gap inside of me.

For most of life, we are trying to fill this gap. We are pressing forward. Finish school, get the job, get the guy, get the house, get the baby, get the security, get the peace, get the stuff. We think to get to the next thing we must hurry up.

One of the greatest disciplines we can do in our spiritual lives is reflect. Reflection slows us down, helps us see, and allows us to remember God. Reflection might just be one of the most undervalued disciplines in the Christian life. We fail to make the connection that our past is the pathway for us to the future. By remembering God’s faithfulness, contemplating God’s goodness, and recalling the miracles God has done in our lives, we then have the ability to trust God with today and tomorrow.

Holy Week Schedule

Maundy Thursday Service:  April 6 at 6pm, RD Mize  (with Holy Communion)
Good Friday Service:  April 7 at 6pm, Wyatt (with Holy Communion)
Easter Sunday Services:  April 9; 9am at RD Mize;  10am at Wyatt  (normal schedule)

The next Discovery Class will start Next Sunday, April 16, 6:30-8 pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize and continue through Sunday, May 21, led by Pastor John. Childcare is provided in the nursery. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at https://timothylutheran.com (Click on I’m New). Contact Pastor John (click) with questions.

Timothy families with students in grades 1-11 are encouraged to check out Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s webpage to determine if your children qualify for one of the academic scholarships below. All applications are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).

• Theodore V Schubkegel Scholarship: Established in honer of Pastor Ted Schubkegel who served Timothy from 1998 until his death in 2014.Applicants must be Timothy members in grades 2-8.
• Rosemary Thompson Scholarship: Established in honor of RoseMary  Thompson. Applicants must be in grades 2-8.
• Betty Wilson Scholarship: A living memorial to Betty Wilson. Applicants must be students in grades 9-12 planning to or attending a Lutheran High School.
• William Gerike Scholarship: Established in honor of Pastor Gerike who served Timothy from its beginning in 1962 until his death on January 1, 1981. Applicants must be college students preparing for full-time Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod church work as Pastor, Teacher, Director of Childhood Education or School Administrator. The priority is Timothy members, then Shepherd of the Valley-Oak Grove, then sister MO Synod congregations, then other Lutheran congregations.

Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).

Plan now to attend the 5^th annual Live Well Community Fair at Timothy Lutheran Church, on Saturday, May 6^th, 10am-2pm, 425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs 64014. This free event with more than 30 community organizations provides resources to enhance physical, spiritual, and mental wellness. Be sure to check out all the giveaways from the organizations as well as freebies to local businesses.

On Monday, April 3^rd, Timothy’s Executive Board learned that the need to begin replacement of the Wyatt HVAC units is now immediate. There is a split in the heat exchanger, necessitating turning off the gas for safety. Heat in the school office areas, conference room, hallway bathrooms, and classroom 1100 was affected. Until the new control module and Roof Top Unit (RTU) 6 are replaced, space heaters may be needed if any cold snaps occur yet this spring. Previous bids are being updated ($40,000 for control module, $24,500 for RTU 6). The board authorized up to $70,000 from the designated fund at Truman Heartland Community Foundation for the HVAC units to fund this part of the project. Please keep this need in your prayers. If you wish to financially support the total effort of replacing HVAC units at Wyatt, please designate your contributions as “Wyatt HVAC Unit Replacement.” Contributions can be made on Timothy’s website (Give tab) or by check payable to Timothy. Thank you very much!

The Next Generation Site-to-Site Task Force, Site & Space Planning Task Force, and Real Estate Task Forces are being tapped again for help carrying out plans started three years ago. Additional volunteers are always welcome! Please contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) if you can help.

The RD Mize Campus appraisal process will begin next week with initial discussions with the appraiser who  conducted all previous Timothy appraisals and market summaries. Two organizations are interested in touring the facility soon.

Stay tuned for future updates as they are available. Thank you for your support! To God Be All the Glory!

Worship Attendance Mar 26:  RD Mize 298, Wyatt 215

Weekly General Contributions:  Actual $ 44,379.15  vs. Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions:  Actual  $ 130.00  vs. Budgeted $2,075

TLS will be closed for Easter Break from April 6 through April 10th.
Church Office will be closed Good Friday, April 7th.

LADIES, SAVE THE DATE:  Sunday afternoon, May 7..  LWML has planned a fun event.  More info coming

Pairs & Spares Seniors Ministry meets again on Tuesday, April 18, 11:30 am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

RD Mize Greeters Timothy’s GATHER Commission is organizing a Greeters Ministry for the RD Mize worship service. It’s easy and fun! Contact Karron Wands (bbklwands@gmail.com) or 816.616.6502 if you’re interested in learning how to get connected as a greeter.

Donations Requested Clean plastic bags and reusable cloth or plastic bags, if available, are appreciated for the staff at Lutheran Urban Mission Agency Auxiliary(LUMAA) to package food for its clients. Please place donations in clear tote in RD Mize mailbox area. Thank you very much!

OPPORTUNITY: The Timothy Lutheran School Board has openings for this upcoming school year. If you have an interest in serving our school in this capacity, please reach out to Christy Yager at 816.820.4730 or Christy.yager@edwardjones.com to talk about the process, qualifications and expectations.

Food Donations during April will be delivered to Hillcrest.  Cereal, pasta, Hamburger Helper, jello, pudding, cake mix, and  pancake mix are always appreciated..  The need for food continues to be great.  Thank you, Timothy, for continuing to be generous.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is April 14. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW  BOOK Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray

Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

Worship info on Timothy’s website
(www.timothylutheran.com/worship/ )
Live Stream worship on YouTube – Sundays 10am
and
Recorded Worship Services at RD Mize
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend:
Keep Watching

God Loves to Help

Lenten & Holy Week Schedule

Wednesday Lenten Service: 
March  29     5:30pm   RD Mize

Lenten Dinner
March 29: TLS 7th/8th Spring Class Trip (Spaghetti & Meat Sauce) 5-7 pm
Please make all checks payable to Timothy Lutheran Church with name of  fundraiser on the Memo line.

Maundy Thursday Service:  April 6 at 6pm, RD Mize  (with Holy Communion)
Good Friday Service:  April 7 at 6pm, Wyatt (with Holy Communion)
Easter Sunday Services:  April 9; 9am at RD Mize;  10am at Wyatt  (normal schedule)

All Timothy kids and their parents are invited to the Kids Easter Event on Saturday, April 1st, 2-4 pm, Wyatt Campus (indoors and outdoors). The kids and their parents will enjoy interactive stations highlighting and explaining Holy Week events, followed by an egg hunt. Mark your calendars & see you there!

The next Discovery Class will start Sunday, April 16, 6:30-8 pm in the Fireplace Room at RD Mize and continue through Sunday, May 21, led by Pastor John. Childcare is provided in the nursery. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at https://timothylutheran.com (Click on I’m New). Contact Pastor John (click) with questions.
What this class is:
An overview of the Christian faith.

• What is unique to the Lutheran teaching of faith
• Preparation for church membership, if interested

What this class is not:

• Verse-by-verse study of the Bible
• An ending of moving forward in your faith journey

If you’re interested in a “refresher course,” this class is for you! If you know someone whom you could invite or urge to attend, please contact them today and then go online to sign up!

When worshippers come to church on April 16th & 23rd, they will be invited to stop by a table in the lobby (both campuses, plus Donut & Coffee area in FLC at RD Mize) to try various flavors of coffee from the Giving Bean Coffee Company!
The TLS Parent-Teacher League (PTL) will take orders for coffee beans, ground coffee, or pods on these two Sundays as a fundraiser for purchasing student needs, such as sports uniforms for the school’s sports team next year. Cost is $16 per bag, and only paper order forms are available (no online ordering) with cash or checks payable to PTL (no PayPal, debit cards, etc). A total order will be placed on April 24th, with delivery back to Timothy within 1-2 weeks. Purchasers will be notified when and where to pick up their coffee following arrival. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!

THIS SUNDAY, March 26th, is the Special Voters’ Meeting at Wyatt Auditorium, immediately following the 10 am worship service. The meeting will be recorded and then uploaded on Timothy’s website on Monday, March 27. Voting will occur by written ballot with results shared before adjournment. Motions are as follows:
Meeting Motions

1. Approval to place RD Mize Campus on the market.
2. Approval for Executive Board authority to determine the fair market value for the RD Mize Campus and authority to accept such an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value.
3. Approval for Executive Board authority to determine fair market value for Highway 7 frontage property and authority to accept such an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value.
4. Approval of financing options for Wyatt HVAC units repair or replacement if member contributions do not cover the cost.

1.    Obtaining a Line of Credit from LCEF in the amount of $200,000.

2.    Obtaining a church Improvement Loan in the amount of $45,000.

When voters arrive for the meeting an/or exit the auditorium at conclusion of the 10 am service, they will register their attendance at the sign-in tables, receive an agenda & ballot, and proceed to the auditorium. At the conclusion of the discussion regarding the motions, voters will mark their ballots and give to meeting helpers(Executive Board, Elders, at-large members). If someone does not have a ballot when voting begins, he/she must exit and sign the attendance register  before receiving a ballot. Ballots will not be distributed in the auditorium. Congregational Secretary Charlie Johnson will announce number of registered voters in attendance. Two teams of Elders, Executive Board members, and at-large members will count the ballots and report final vote totals to Congregational President Diane Mayfield. Total number of votes should not exceed total number of registered voters in attendance. Voting process information will be posted at sign-in tables in lobby and be written on reverse side of agenda.

Recent questions/comments:
1. A huge complex of apartments is being built within two blocks of Timothy’s north site, across from St. Mary’s Medical Center. Hundreds of new residents are within walking distance. Is it possible that God called us to actively minister to this “harvest field”? Why not keep the north site for a few more years to explore this ministry opportunity?
Response: It is very exciting that new housing seems active again, especially in neighborhoods near churches. Timothy was recently approached by a developer building houses just south of Wyatt Road about partnering with new residents in that area as well.

2. I am all for the school but not for selling RD Mize  church. Look into finances of school pay for itself. Are scholarships given to member or future member of just anybody? Church attendance should be demanded.
Response: Timothy Lutheran School, an outreach ministry supported by the church, is meant to bring children closer to Christ. Families not regularly attending any church are prime examples of this outreach. If church attendance is mandated, we miss an opportunity for a child/family who currently does not know Christ. Scholarships to attend Timothy are offered to any family showing a financial need. Timothy does not require attendance on Sunday nor a specific tithe to receive the member tuition rate or tuition assistance. Scholarships make it possible for everyone to attend a Christian school not just those blessed with finances to pay the higher tuition associated with attending a private school. The TLS Scholarship Fund is funded through the annual auction, other fundraisers, and personal contributions. Over the past six years, school leadership has made great strides toward self-sufficiency because the past tuition discounts are no longer applicable. The church budget receives full tuition for every student, either through personal payments or scholarship funds.

3. The sale of the building at RD Mize will be a huge change for the congregation of Timothy Lutheran Church. When will we hear personal thoughts of pastors/executive board in our church services?
Response: The responses to the questions submitted by the congregation are the consensus of the Executive Board. As one person on the Executive Board, my (Diane Mayfield) personal thoughts follow. “There is no doubt that I love the RD Mize Campus, my “brick-and-mortar” church home for over 60 years. It is a place in which many memories will forever be special to my entire family. However, it is important for me to remember that the people of Timothy Lutheran Church are my “church”, not a brick-and-mortar building. Yes, it houses a beautiful sanctuary for worship and spacious rooms/areas for periodic  events/programs, but the ECC restructure and move to Wyatt greatly impacted daily activity at RD Mize Campus. It will not be easy to consolidate Timothy’s two campuses to one, but I long for Timothy Church to worship under one roof again. While I gravitate toward a traditional/blended worship style, when that is offered at Wyatt and I can hear the Word of God and receive the sacraments with my Timothy family in one place as the body of Christ, I will rejoice and pray that Timothy’s church family will flourish.”

4. Although not as large as 20 years ago, our church membership is in the hundreds. It is likely that some families will not be able to make the meeting on March 26 because of their jobs, family obligations or sickness. In fact, in church today (March 19), I heard the family beside me say exactly that. What is the process for those families to vote on this important issue? Are we offering mail-in or online voting, or something else?
Response: Until the church bylaws are amended to allow for absentee and/or online voting, in-person voting at the scheduled Voters’ Meetings is the only option.

Timothy families with students in grades 1-11 are encouraged to check out Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s webpage to determine if your children qualify for one of the academic scholarships below. All applications are submitted through the online portal at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2023 (no exceptions).

• Theodore V Schubkegel Scholarship: Established in honer of Pastor Ted Schubkegel who served Timothy from 1998 until his death in 2014.Applicants must be Timothy members in grades 2-8.
• Rosemary Thompson Scholarship: Established in honor of RoseMary  Thompson. Applicants must be in grades 2-8.
• Betty Wilson Scholarship: A living memorial to Betty Wilson. Applicants must be students in grades 9-12 planning to or attending a Lutheran High School.

Direct all questions to Christy Yager (816.820.4730).

Worship Attendance Mar 12:  RD Mize 179, Wyatt 164
March 15 Lenten  88

Weekly General Contributions:  Actual $24,469.09 vs. Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions:  Actual  $1,195.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075

Youth Mission Trip: Pick up ribs THIS Sunday, March 26th. 10 am – 1 pm at the FLC kitchen at the east entrance of the RD Mize Campus.   Thanks for your support!

Church & School Children’s Skate Party THIS Sun., Mar. 26, 4:30-6:30pm, Rink Ratz, Blue Springs; $5.00 per skater, includes snacks.

RD Mize Greeters Timothy’s GATHER Commission is organizing a Greeters Ministry for the
RD Mize worship service. It’s easy and fun! Contact Karron Wands (bbklwands@gmail.com) or 816.616.6502 if you’re interested in learning how to get connected as a greeter.

Food Donations in March will be delivered to Blue Springs CSL  Donations for April will be delivered to Hillcrest. Thank you for your ongoing support!

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is April 14. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you own a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans account, March 31^st is the deadline to designate these dollars. Please consider choosing Timothy Church or School. Thank you!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study NEW  BOOK Joshua Winning the Worry Battle; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study The Book of Luke; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray

Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

Worship info on Timothy’s website
(www.timothylutheran.com/worship/ )
Live Stream worship on Facebook – Sundays 10am
(www.facebook.com/timothylutheran)
Recorded Worship Services
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend:
“Family Tree”

Quiet Time

I’m sitting on my couch and reach for my Bible, running my hand down the pages, and close my eyes. Before I can even say hello to God, I find my mind wandering: What time is my appointment this afternoon?
Did I return that message? Maybe I should try that devotional I bought a few months ago.

“Immediately the Spirit drove him into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels were serving him.” Mark 1:12-13

Thinking of Jesus, alone in the wilderness, being tempted by Satan and surrounded by wild animals. Now those are distractions and the ultimate temptation.

When we struggle to quiet our lives and our hearts enough to focus on God, Jesus knows exactly how we feel. And despite the desperate situation in which Jesus found Himself, He resisted temptation. The angels served Him, He leaned on His knowledge of Scripture and faith in God, and He resisted.

So, what does that mean for us? It means that not only is Jesus our goal when we set aside time for Him, He is our solution for fighting through all the distractions and temptations that work so hard to keep us away. It means that no matter how empty our personal wilderness may feel, we are not actually alone in our search for God. Just as the angels were with Him, Jesus is with us.

Prayer connects us with the Creator of the universe; yet if we’re honest, we don’t always know how to do it well or always make time for it. You are invited join us to go deeper in your relationship with our Lord through an Immersive Prayer Journey on Friday, March 10th (4-8pm) or Saturday, March 11th (9-4pm) at RD Mize.

Through a path of nine self guided stations of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, you will engage in prayer and reflection, Scripture readings, and simple activities, all intended to deepen your connection with our Savior, so make plans to come experience the prayer Jesus Himself taught us to pray.

The prayer journey will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete, but the pace is up to you. Couples and families with small children are welcome to take the journey together, if desired. Sign-ups are necessary for people to move smoothly through the journey. We are excited about the impact this will have on our lives.

Please go to the church website (Events) or church app (Events) to sign up for one slot per family. If there are more than three in the group, please sign up for an additional slot. Thank you! And please keep this experience in your prayers!

Lenten & Holy Week Schedule

Wednesday Lenten Services: 
March  8, 15, 22, 29     5:30pm   RD Mize
(Lenten Dinners on March  8, 22 , & 29   5-7pm   Family Life Center)
March 8:   TLS Pizza Dinner
March 22: Festival Committee Sloppy Joe’s Dinner
March 29: (just added this week): TLS 7th/8th Spring Class Trip (spaghetti & meat sauce–with gluten free option–, salad, garlic bread, dessert, & lemonade)
Maundy Thursday Service:  April 6 at 6pm, RD Mize  (with Holy Communion)
Good Friday Service:  April 7 at 6pm, Wyatt (with Holy Communion)
Easter Sunday Services:  April 9; 9am at RD Mize;  10am at Wyatt  (normal schedule)

Mark your calendars to attend the next potluck dinner at Timothy on Sunday, March 19th, starting at 4 pm at Wyatt. All are welcome! Bring a dish to share (see chart below) and come enjoy the fellowship, food, fun, and games as well as a chance to make new friends.
Last name starts with A-I; bring a main dish
Last name starts with J-R; bring a side dish
Last name starts with S-Z; bring a dessert
Drinks, coffee, tea, water, & table service will be provided

Have you heard about some Timothy senior high youth and their families heading to Tulsa in June for a mission trip? Are you interested in supporting them through prayer and funding as they experience what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus in and throughout the community?  In addition to checking out a more in-depth summary of this experience in last week’s Timothy Connects (which you can find on Timothy’s website also), check out the “Adopt a Missionary” display at either campus. You can choose an envelope of various donation denominations to help reach their $7,500 goal for the week’s expenses (June 10-16).  You can also contribute on Timothy’s website (Give tab, then Fund, then Youth Mission Trip—Praying Pelicans). Thanks for your support!

Additional Opportunity to Support Youth Mission Trip

Hungry for BBQ Ribs? Check out the info and link below for the upcoming Rib Sale. Contact Kristen Anderson (262.902.3964) with additional questions. link: https://www.westbottomsbbq.com/tlc
Deadline to order is March 19 at 11:59 pm. Thanks for your support!

Have you ever seen a life changed? And I don’t mean like in small, little ways. I’m talking about 180 degrees, darkness-to-light kind of changed? That’s exactly what Jesus does every single day. It’s this amazing, incredible, eternal life-changing thing. And guess what? He is inviting and calling YOU to be a part of this eternally life-changing work. And that doesn’t require a theological degree or traveling around the world. He’s calling you (us) into your own community in very simple ways.

Join us on April 29th from 9am-noon as we begin learning what it looks like to Join Jesus on His Mission and make an eternal difference. Stay tuned for more details soon. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

We praise God that Timothy’s former resident, Dominia, has transitioned into the Hillcrest graduate program. She is so excited to have a car now and no longer depends upon Uber to get to work! We pray she continues to benefit from the Hillcrest program!

Timothy’s new resident, Rose, is so appreciative for the opportunity to save money and practice using a strict budget. She currently works from home but is aggressively searching for a new job for better pay. She does not have a car right now, so working from home is a good fit until she finds a different job. She asks for our prayers about her job search.

Thank you, Timothy, for your steadfast support of this ministry. It is an excellent example of transforming lives through Christ!

Please plan to attend the Special Voters’ Assembly Meeting on Sunday, March 26^th, immediately following the 10am service in the Wyatt Auditorium. Agenda items include: 1) Approval to place RD Mize Campus on the market; 2) Approval for Executive Board authority to determine fair market value for Highway 7 frontage property and authority to accept such an offer that equals or exceeds fair market value; and 3) Approval of financing options for Wyatt HVAC units, if necessary, if funds are not received through donations.

A quorum of 40 members is required to conduct business. Voting will occur by written ballot with all three questions on one ballot for each voting member. According to Timothy’s bylaws, voters must be present at the meeting to vote.

Recent questions/comments:
1. Will all proceeds from sale of Highway 7 frontage property at Wyatt be used to pay down LCEF loan balance? Does LCEF require any sale proceeds be used to repay loan? How will the 6+ acre sale proceeds be used? Have we considered keep the Highway 7 property for a future church location?
Response: Leadership has asked LCEF these questions. They are researching and preparing for a meeting with Timothy’s leadership asap. Part of the consideration will be based on Timothy’s plans for the proceeds, two strong possibilities including replacement of HVAC units and storage facility at Wyatt. Keeping the frontage acreage for future church location may create logistical issues as a separate building but a consideration.

2. How is the Executive Board going to determine the fair market value (FMV) of Highway 7 frontage (6+ acres)? Why does the Executive Board need pre-authorization to accept an offer equal to or exceeding its established FMV?
Response:  A March 2020 market summary of both facilities and consultation with professional realtors will determine FMV. Large organizations like Timothy typically authorize a leadership group to research and make informed decisions.

3. What are the LCEF debt balances and debt payments by location?
Response:  Timothy’s three loans with LCEF were refinanced in 2014. The current mortgage amount is approximately 15% for RD Mize and 85% for Wyatt.

4. I completely agree with all of the items on the agenda for the Special Voters’ Meeting. I also greatly appreciate everyone’s efforts with Next Generation. I know we cannot continue to limp along financially trying to maintain two separate facilities. In addition, I was thinking a few years ago when we conducted the congregational survey, it resulted in the same conclusion. I pray that when the RD Mize facility is sold, everyone will continue to attend Timothy at the Wyatt Campus.

Worship Attendance Feb. 26:  RD Mize 188, Wyatt  193
Ash Wednesday 4 pm 163  6:30 pm 168; March 1 Lenten 126

Weekly General Contributions:  Actual $22,113.04 vs. Budgeted $28,868
Weekly First Fruits Contributions:  Actual  $1,120.00 vs. Budgeted $2,075

PLEASE NOTE: This Sunday’s (March 4) 10 am service WILL BE live-streamed, contrary to previous information shared with the congregation.

Food Donations for March will be delivered to BS Community Services League. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Early Communion Class  Wednesday evenings through March 29th. Contact Pastor Ryan (ryanh@timothylutheran.com) with questions.

GriefShare meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

DivorceCare meets on Mondays, 6:30-8pm, RD Mize

Card Club meets second Fridays, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize. Next date is March 10. Contact Art MacLean (660.641.1974) with questions.

Pairs & Spares Seniors Ministry meets again on Tues., Mar. 21, 11:30am, Family Life Center, RD Mize. Bring a dish to share for the potluck luncheon and enjoy fellowship with friends. Contact Janet Masters (jlmasters44@gmail.com) with questions.

Church & School Children’s Skate Party Sun., Mar. 26, 4:30-6:30pm, Rink Ratz, Blue Springs; $5.00 per skater, includes snacks.

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you own a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans account, March 31^st is the deadline to designate these dollars. Please consider choosing Timothy Church or School. Thank you!

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—The Birth of Christianity”; 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Luke”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room (302); led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) Book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt; contact Becky for current book

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, 4 G’s Wyatt; led by Kaye Gray

Sunday 9:00 am, RD Mize Campus
Sunday 10am, Wyatt Campus

Worship info on Timothy’s website
(www.timothylutheran.com/worship/ )
Live Stream worship on Facebook – Sundays 10am
(www.facebook.com/timothylutheran)
Recorded Worship Services
(www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries)

As We Gather for Worship This Weekend
“Prayers of the Saints: Jeremiah’s Prayer”

: Sometimes life just gets to be too much for us. Like the prophet Jeremiah, we may feel like it’s all too much and we may not be sure how to express that frustration to God. But Jeremiah gives us the example and the key of how we can go through that pain and anguish in a way that remains faithful to God.

“The Gifts Waiting in Your Coldest Winter“

 “If you choose not to find joy in the cold, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of cold.” So for two minutes, on this frigid morning, I stood outside and beheld

Livestreaming Wyatt Service

Over the past few weeks, the livestreaming function of the Wyatt service has experienced some challenges. Timothy thanks Rod Brehm for his expertise and passion to convert the 10am service to YouTube. After much research and experimentation, Rod believes the service will be successfully available through the following channel link:  www.YouTube.com/TimothyLutheranMinistries
Please understand that it may not be perfect this Sunday, so we ask your patience as a learning curve may occur for a while. Thank you, Rod, for your perseverance and willingness to make this happen for Timothy!

“Back to the 80’s”
TLS Annual Scholarship Auction

The Annual Scholarship Auction/Gala for Timothy Lutheran School is Saturday, February 25, 2023! Mark your calendars to attend this year! Tickets are $50 each which includes dinner, all beverages, and entertainment. Virtual bidding tickets are available for $10 each. Scholarship packages are available for those who would like to promote their business. Visit www.timothylutheranschool.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
Check out the Tri-Fold poster in each lobby to choose donations for the silent auction.

Early Communion Class

Any 5th through 8th grader eager to take part in the Lord’s Supper who hasn’t been trained yet is welcome to join us Wednesdays in March at our RD Maze campus for Early Communion Class. It will run from 6:30 to about 8:00 pm. All students planning to be confirmed at Timothy must take this class with one parent, guardian, or mentor. Please RSVP Pastor Ryan so he can plan accordingly. ryanh@timothylutheran.com.

“2023 LENT”

Ash Wednesday Feb. 22; two services with Holy Communion (4pm & 6:30pm) at RD Mize

LWML Ham Dinner 5-7pm in Family Life Center; free-will donations designated for Missions (10%) and Timothy’s Church Worker Professional Development (90%)
March 1 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner (lasagna) 5-7pm in Family Life Center; hosted by June 2023 Youth Mission Trip; proceeds designated for mission trip expenses
March 8 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner (pizza) 5-7pm; hosted by School Ministry; proceeds designated for TLS Scholarship Fund
March 15 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner OPEN
March 22 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner(Sloppy Joes) 5-7 pm; hosted by Festival Committee; proceeds designated for RD Mize elevator repair.
March 29 one service (5:30pm) at RD Mize; Lenten Dinner OPEN

Contact Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com) to reserve one of the open dates for Lenten Dinners.

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5

Is your family growing? Or do you know someone whose family is growing? Timothy’s LWML Elizabeth Circle organizes the Baby STEPs ministry which supports and celebrates the new life with which God blesses our Timothy families.
Volunteers offer personal contact through phone calls, cards, and prayers. The homecoming of a new infant is also celebrated with a home visit and meals provided by “Meals for Moms” volunteers. Each Timothy baby receives a new pair of white booties, handmade by a volunteer, as a keepsake from the church, symbolizing being washed clean and made God’s child at baptism.
If you would like to be a Baby STEPs recipient or volunteer, please contact Kaye Gray at 816.585.6530 or kgray1024@gmail.com.

Tired of the winter blahs? Love to play 10-Point Pitch?  Make plans to attend the revival of Timothy’s Card Club on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7pm in the RD Mize Fellowship Hall. You can look forward to lots of fun and fellowship. Please bring a snack to share and a drink. For more information, please contact Art MacLean (660-641-1974).

Although we do not like to think about the risk of violent acts or emergency situations occurring within the church walls, preparation for them is essential. Timothy’s leadership is committed to forming a Church Safety & Security Team to better provide an atmosphere of comfort, refuge, worship, and learning for those that enter our church walls and church events, recognizing the value of its people and facilities and embracing their safety and security.
No church should assume that “it will not happen here” as that attitude contradicts what Matthew says in Chapter 10, verse 16: “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this new team please contact Team Leader Don McGhee (donm@timothylutheran.com) or Diane Mayfield (dianem@timothylutheran.com). Those with background experience or special interest in the medical field, military, facility or property management, human resources, law, law enforcement, insurance, and safety/security protocols are urged to step forward to share their interest and expertise. Thank you!

LUMAA met for their January meeting at Ascension Lutheran Church.  Shelia Rancatore from Cornerstones of Care shared how the organization serves as an umbrella with groups we are familiar with:  Ozanam, Merilac, Gillis and Swaffort, and over 35 more groups Missouri wide.  These groups work with children including those going into foster care.  These children often come to them with nothing , which prompted LUMMA  to gather supplies, including hygiene items, personal items, diaries, books, blankets, toys, games, cosmetics, pens and markers, stuffed animals, and many more.  The LUMAA members’ churches, including Timothy’s LWML, were very generous!  As a hands-on community outreach project at the meeting, twelve duffle bags for
children of all ages, were filled and delivered to Gillis Home, whose staff there was very excited and thankful to receive them.

Attendance Jan 29 RD Mize 189, Wyatt Rd 282

Weekly General Contributions: Actual $17,771.78 vs Budgeted $28,868 Thank you!

First Fruits Weekly Contributions:  Actual  $4,520.00 vs Budgeted $2,075 Thank you!

LWML Society Meeting Tomorrow, Feb. 4th, 9 am-noon,  Fellowship  Hall, RD Mize.

Bites for Mites February 12, Sunday AM, both sites.  Get your Valentine goodies or other baked items from LWML.   All proceeds go to missions.

Contribution Statements were mailed on January 25, 2023. Please contact Financial Coordinator Chris Krenz (816.228.5300 Ext 8013) with questions.

Food Donations February food donations are for Jesu El Buen-Pastor in downtown Kansas City.   All non-perishable food donations are welcome.

Lost & Found There is a “Lost & Found” container at each campus. Please contact the RD Mize front desk personnel or TLS Office personnel if you would like to look for lost items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity soon. Thank you!

Thrivent Choice Dollars If you own an account with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, it is now time to direct 2022 Choice Dollars to your favorite organization, if you have not already done so. Please consider directing these dollars to support Timothy Church or Timothy Lutheran School. Deadline for designating 2022 Choice Dollars is March 31, 2023.

Save the Date: 2023 Live Well Community Fair, May 6, 10 am – 2 pm. RD Mize Campus. More details coming soon.

GriefShare Spring Schedule starts Thursday, March 2, 2023, 6:30 – 8pm,  RD Mize.

DivorceCare Spring Schedule starts Monday, February 6th, 6:30 – 8pm,  RD Mize.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study “The Book of Acts—Birth of Christianity”, 10:15-11:15am, Fireplace Room (302), RD Mize; led by Fritz Barlag & Dale Russell

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Mondays) 6:30pm fellowship; 7pm study; Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Roxanne Kerwood

Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study “Messy People (Imperfect Biblical Heroes)”; 6:30-8pm, Room 111, RD Mize; led by various ladies

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study “The Book of Acts”; 6:30-7:30am, Fireplace Room, RD Mize; led by various men

Tuesday Morning Adult Bible Study “Confirmation Review”; 10-11am, Fellowship Hall, RD Mize; led by Pastor John

Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study (Women of Thursday) book study; 6:30-8pm, Room 109, RD Mize; led by Miriam Lindemann & Becky Blatt

Saturday Morning Moms Bible Study (1^st & 3^rd Saturdays) 9-10am, Wyatt 4 G’s; led by Kaye Gray